Kolahir - Tundi, Dhanbad

Kolahir is a village situated in the Tundi subdivision of Dhanbad district, Jharkhand. It is located approximately 9 km from the tehsil headquarters in Tundi and around 29 km from the district headquarters in Dhanbad. Lukaia serves as the Gram Panchayat for Kolahir village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Kolahir is 361191. The village covers a total geographical area of 268.86 hectares and falls under the 828142 pincode.

Kolahir village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Mukhiya serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Tundi Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Giridih Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Kolahir

According to the 2011 Census, Kolahir village had a total population of 541 people, including 278 males and 263 females, living in 88 households. The sex ratio was 946 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 50.23%, with male literacy at 72.25% and female literacy at 27.19%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 1, while the Scheduled Tribe (ST) population was 540.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Kolahir

Kolahir is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Kolahir

Public transport facilities are available within 2-5 km of the Kolahir. The nearest railway station is Bhuli, while the nearest airport is Dhanbad Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 11.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. the road distance from Dhanbad to Kolahir is about 29 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Kolahir

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Kolahir village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Kolahir

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Kolahir village are given below:

FAQs about Kolahir